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How to get fromRochester to Detroitby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Detroit by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)planeROC - DTW
    2h 56m
    $179–442

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rochester to ToledotrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0135 / ...
    8h 49m
    $40–197

  3. Bus via Cleveland

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    10h 50m
    $71–152

  4. Drive 312.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Detroitcar312.4 mi
    5h 59m
    $57–83

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)planeBUF - DTW
    4h 49m
    $87–493

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to AldershottrainVIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to WindsortrainVIA Rail
    9h 19m
    $57–183

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to TorontobusAdt N816 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2701 / ...
    12h 30m
    $66–189

Rochester to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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